FormNo.3424-821RevA
TripleBaggingSystem
ZMaster
®
Professional7500-DSeriesRiding
Mowerwith60inor72inTURBOFORCE
®
SideDischargeMower
ModelNo.78560—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3424-821*A
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1PreparingtheMachine.....................................6
2InstallingtheWeights.......................................8
3InstallingtheBlowerAssembly.........................9
4InstallingtheMountBrackets..........................11
5InstallingtheHoodAssemblyand
Bags..............................................................12
6InstallingtheDischargeTubes.......................13
7AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................15
8CheckingtheTirePressure............................15
Operation................................................................15
PositioningtheAdjustableBafe.......................15
EmptyingtheGrassBags.................................16
ClearingObstructionsfromtheBagger
System..........................................................16
RemovingtheCollectionSystemforSide
Discharge......................................................17
UsingtheGrassDeector.................................19
TransportingtheMachine.................................19
OperatingTips.................................................19
Maintenance...........................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21
CleaningtheHoodScreen................................21
CleaningtheBaggerandBags.........................22
CheckingtheConditionoftheBelt....................22
InspectingtheBlowerBelt................................22
GreasingtheIdlerArm......................................22
InspectingtheBaggerAttachment....................23
InspectingtheMowerBlades............................23
InstallingtheMowerBlades..............................23
Storage...................................................................23
Troubleshooting......................................................24
Safety
DANGER
Theenginecanbecomehotwhenoperating.
Severeburnscanoccurfromcontactinghot
surfaces.
Allowengines,especiallythemufer,tocool
beforetouching.
DANGER
Debris,suchasleaves,grass,orbrushcan
catchre.Areintheengineareacancause
personalinjuryandpropertydamage.
•Keeptheengineandmuferareafreeof
debris.
•Takecarewhenopeningthebaggercover
tokeepdebrisfromfallingontotheengine
andmuferarea.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,withtheoperatorcontrols,andsafety
signs.
•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangetheoperating
characteristicsandthestabilityofthemachine.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendations
foraddingorremovingwheelweightsor
counterweightstoimprovestability.
•Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.A
heavygrasscatchercouldcauselossofcontrol
oroverturnthemachine.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelintherecommendeddirectionon
hillsides.Turfconditionscanaffectthestabilityof
themachine.Useextremecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeed,directions
orturning.
•Thegrasscatchercanobstructtheviewtothe
rear.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Do
notmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Stopthemachineonlevelground,disengage
thedrives,chockorblockthewheels,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeybeforeleaving
3
theoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthe
chute.
•Ifyouremovethegrasscatcher,installany
dischargedeectororguardthatmighthavebeen
removedtoinstallthegrasscatcher.Donot
operatethemachinewithouteithertheentiregrass
catcherorthegrassdeectorinplace.
•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,
damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose
movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
Frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
withmanufacturer'srecommendedparts,when
necessary.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
decal126-4584
126-4584
1.Impeller/Rotatingbladeshazard—keephandsawayfrommovingparts.Keepallsafetydevicesinplaceandworking.Donot
reachintotheblowerunlesstherotationindicatorhasstopped.DisengagethePTO,shutofftheengine,removethekey,
andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Rotationindicator
3.Thrownobjectshazard—high-speeddischargecancauseinjuryordeath.Donotruntheblowerwithouttheentirecollection
systeminstalledandlatched.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
4
decal126-4659
126-4659
1.Warning—hotpulley;allowtocool.
decal126-4662
126-4662
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforthecorrect
quantityofcounterbalanceweight(s).
2.Lossoftractionandsteeringorreducedstabilityhazard—Ez
Vaccounterbalanceweight(s)installedwithouttheEzVac
maycauselossoftractionandsteeringcontrol.TheEzVac
installedwithouttheEzVaccounterbalanceweight(s)can
causereducedstability.Installweight(s)onlywhentheEz
Vacisinstalled.
decal126-4853
126-4853
1.Impeller/Rotatingbladeshazard—keephandsawayfrom
movingparts.Keepallsafetydevicesinplaceandworking.
Donotreachintotheblowerunlesstherotationindicator
hasstopped.
5
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Preparethemachine.
Weightassembly2
Bolt(3/8x6-1/2inches)
2
Bracketassembly2
Casterweight—20.4kg(45lb)
2
Casterweight—9.1kg(20lb)
6
Clevispin
2
Hairpincotter2
Locknut(3/8inch)
4
Washer2
2
Bolt(3/8x8inches)
2
Installtheweights.
Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Knob(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Beltcover(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Blowerassembly(fromtheBlowerand
DriveKit)
1
3
Spring(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Installtheblowerassembly.
Lowermountbracket2
Bolt(3/8x2-1/2inches)
6
Thickwasher
5
Locknut(3/8inch)
8
4
Carriagebolt(3/8x3inches)
2
Installthemountbrackets.
Hoodassembly1
Bag3
Rod-supportassembly2
Thrustwasher4
Baggerpin2
Flatwasher2
Mount-pinlanyard2
5
Locknut(1/2inch)
2
Installthehoodassemblyandbags.
Lowertubeasembly1
Uppertube1
Hex-washerheadbolt(#10x3/4inch)
3
Flatwasher3
6
Locknut(#10)
3
Installthedischargetubes.
7
Nopartsrequired
–
Adjusttheparkingbrake.
8
Nopartsrequired
–
Checkthetirepressure.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
6
1
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
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Figure3
7
2
InstallingtheWeights
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Weightassembly
2
Bolt(3/8x6-1/2inches)
2Bracketassembly
2
Casterweight—20.4kg(45lb)
6
Casterweight—9.1kg(20lb)
2
Clevispin
2Hairpincotter
4
Locknut(3/8inch)
2Washer
2
Bolt(3/8x8inches)
Procedure
1.Insertthebolt(3/8x6-1/2inches)intoholeon
thebottomsideofthebracketandtherearof
theremovable20.4kg(45lb)casterweight
(Figure4).
Carefullyplacetheweightandbracketassembly
ontothecasterarmcenteringtheholeofthe
weightoverthecasterwheel.
2.Securethebottomofthebrackettothecaster
armusingaclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure
4).
3.Tightentheknobontheweightassemblyuntilit
isclampedsecurelytothecasterarm(Figure4).
4.Install3casterweights(9.1kg(20lb)overthe
weightassemblyboltandstackthemsecurely
ontothe20.4kg(45lb)casterweight(Figure4).
5.Securetherearoftheweightassemblywitha
locknut(3/8inch)asshowninFigure4.
6.Installthebolt(3/8x8inches)andwasher
throughthetopofthefrontholesoftheweight
assemblyandsecureitusingalocknut(3/8
inch)asshowninFigure4.
7.Repeatthisprocedureontheothersideofthe
machine.
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Figure4
1.Locknut(3/8inch)6.Bolt(3/8x6-1/2inches)
2.Bolt(3/8x8inches)
7.Hairpincotter
3.Washer8.Bracketassembly
4.Casterweight—9.1kg(20
lb)
9.Clevispin
5.Casterweight—20.4kg
(45lb)
8
3
InstallingtheBlower
Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Blowerbelt(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Knob(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Beltcover(fromBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Blowerassembly(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
1
Spring(fromtheBlowerandDriveKit)
Procedure
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectstowardyou
orbystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.
Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessyou
installacoverplate,amulchplate,ora
grasschuteandcatcher.
•Ensurethatyouinstallthegrassdeector
whenthegrasschuteandcatcherare
removed.
1.Removethesidedischargechutefromthe
mowerdeck(Figure5).
Note:Saveallthehardwareandtheside
dischargechute.Installthesidedischargechute
whenthebaggerandblowerareremoved.
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Figure5
1.Bolt
5.Springinstalled
2.Spacer6.Grassdeector
3.Locknut
7.J-hookendofspring
4.Spring
2.Inserttheblowerpivotpinintotheblower
supportandrotatetheblowerassemblyinward
towardthemachine(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Blowerassembly3.Blowersupport
2.Blowerpivotpin
9
3.Pullthespring-loadedidlerbackandinstallthe
beltoverthedeckpulleyassembly(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Blowerpulley3.Deckpulley
2.Blowerbelt
4.Spring-loadedidler
4.Positionthebeltcoveratanangleandslideit
underthedeckframe(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Blower
3.Mowerframe
2.Beltcover
5.Pushdownontherearofthecoverandslideit
backwardundertheblower.
6.Withthebeltcoverrestingonthedeck,slideit
forwarduntilitseatsunderbothlipsonthedeck
(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Blower3.Knob
2.Beltcover4.Decklip
7.Securethebeltcoverusingtheknob(Figure9).
10
4
InstallingtheMount
Brackets
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Lowermountbracket
6
Bolt(3/8x2-1/2inches)
5
Thickwasher
8
Locknut(3/8inch)
2
Carriagebolt(3/8x3inches)
Procedure
1.Looselyinstallalowermountbracketontheleft
andrightsideoftherearbumpercrosstube
(Figure10).
2.Alignthemountingholesandlooselyinstall
thebracketsusing2bolts(3/8x2-1/2inches),
2thickwashers,and2locknuts(3/8inch)as
showninFigure10.
Note:Youdonotinstallathickwasheronthe
left,outerside(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Lowermountbracket4.Rearbumpercrosstube
2.Nowasherinstalledhere.
5.Bolt(3/8x2-1/2inches)
3.Thickwasher
6.Locknut(3/8inch)
3.Looselyinstall1carriagebolt(3/8x3inches),1
thickwasher,and1locknut(3/8inch)intoeach
lowermountbracketthroughthefrontoftherear
bumper(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x3
inches)
3.Locknut(3/8inch)
2.Thickwasher
4.Bolt(3/8x2-1/2inches)
4.Looselyinstall2bolts(3/8x2-1/2inches)and
2locknuts(3/8inch)atthefrontoftheframe
brackets(Figure11).
Note:Theheadoftheboltsshouldface
outwardoneachbracket(Figure11).
5.Tightenallthefasteners.
11
5
InstallingtheHood
AssemblyandBags
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodassembly
3Bag
2Rod-supportassembly
4Thrustwasher
2Baggerpin
2Flatwasher
2Mount-pinlanyard
2
Locknut(1/2inch)
Procedure
Note:Use2peopleforthisprocedure.
1.Positionthehoodassemblyonitsback.
2.Pickupthebaggerframelegsandhookthe
notchontothelowerbagger-mountbar(Figure
12).
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Figure12
1.Lowerbagger-mountbar2.Frameleg
3.Liftthehopperassemblyandpivotitupward
towardtherearofthemachine.
4.Securetherod-supportassemblytoeach
sideoftherearframeusing2baggerpins,2
atwashers,4thrustwashers,2mount-pin
lanyards,and2locknuts(1/2inch)asshownin
Figure13.
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Figure13
1.Rod-supportassembly4.Mount-pinlanyard
2.Flatwasher
5.Locknut(1/2inch)
3.Baggerpin
6.Thrustwasher
5.Raisethehoodandinstallthebagassemblies
byslidingthebagframehooksontotheretaining
slotsonthehopperframe.
6.Closeandlatchthehood.
12
6
InstallingtheDischarge
Tubes
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lowertubeasembly
1Uppertube
3
Hex-washerheadbolt(#10x3/4inch)
3Flatwasher
3
Locknut(#10)
Procedure
1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Lowerthemachinedecktothelowest
height-of-cutposition.
4.For60-inchdecks,shortentheuppertubeas
follows:
A.Locatethe3holesintheuppertube.
Measure16.5cm(6-1/2inches)upfromthe
endofthetubeandmarkthelocationinall
3areas(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Newholelocation
2.Measure16.5cm(6-1/2inches).
3.Measureat3locations—76to89mm(3-1/2inches).
4.Cutthetubehere.
B.Drill3holes(4.8mmor3/16inch)asshown
inFigure14.
C.Measureat3locations—76to89mm(3
to3-1/2inches)fromtheendofthetube,
createthemarks,andapplymaskingtape
aroundthetubeasaguide(Figure14).
D.Carefullycutthetubeanddiscardtheend.
5.Installthelowertubeintotheuppertube(Figure
15).
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Figure15
1.Lowertube2.Uppertube
6.Inserttheuppertubeintothehopperseal.
Pushin,thenpullout,sothatthesealis
extendedoutward.
7.Alignthedimpleontheuppertubewiththeend
ofthehoppersealandcenteritbetweenthe2
screws(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Dimple
8.Slidethelowertubeontothebootandlatch
themtogether(Figure17).
Note:Thereisalatchonthetopandbottom
oftheblowerhousing.
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Figure17
1.Blowerassembly
3.Latch(triplebagger
shown)
2.Lowertube
9.Drillthe5.6mm(7/32inch)diameterholesin
thelowertubeusingtheuppertubeholesasthe
reference(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Drilltheholeshere.
10.Removethetubesfromthemachineand
assembletheupperandlowertubesusing3
hex-washerheadbolts(#10x3/4inch),3at
washers,and3locknuts(#10)asshownin
Figure19.
Installtheboltheadinsidethetubetoprovide
minimumobstructiontoow.Ensurethatthe
upperandthelowerendsareorientedproperly
asyouassemblethetubes(thepartinglines
shouldroughlylineup).
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Figure19
1.Lowertube
4.Locknut(#10)
2.Uppertube5.Hex-washerheadbolt
(#10x3/4inch)
3.Flatwasher
11.Withthebaggerendinrst,installthelower
tubeontotheblowerhousingandsecureitwith
thelatches.
14
7
AdjustingtheParking
Brake
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisadjustedproperly;
refertoyourOperator’sManual.
8
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Increasethetirepressureduetotheadditional
weight.
Checkandincreasetheairpressureinthefrontcaster
wheelsandreartires(Figure20).
Airpressureinthereartires:138kPa(20psi)
Airpressureinthefrontcasterwheels:172kPa
(25psi)
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Figure20
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyou
leavethemachineunattended.
WARNING
Toavoidpersonalinjury,followthese
procedures:
•Becomefamiliarwithalloperatingand
safetyinstructionsintheOperator's
Manualforthemowerbeforeusingthis
attachment.
•Neverremovethedischargetube,bags,
baggertop,orthechutewhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Alwaysshutofftheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovethekey
beforeclearinganobstructionfromthe
baggingsystem.
•Neverdomaintenanceorrepairswhilethe
engineisrunning.
PositioningtheAdjustable
Bafe
AdjustthebafetopositionB(middleposition)for
bagging;refertotheOperator’sManualforthe
machine.
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Figure21
15
EmptyingtheGrassBags
Grassbagsareheavywhenfull.Becarefulwhen
liftingorhandlingagrassbagthatisfull.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5.Chockthetiresifonaslope.
6.Unlatchthebaggerlatch.
7.Openthebaggerhood.
8.Compressthedebrisintothebags.Withboth
hands,liftuponthebagandunhookitfromthe
baggerbracket.
9.Grabthehandleonthebottomofthebagand
tipitovertoemptythebag(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Bag2.Bottomhandle
10.Repeatfortheotherbags.
11.Installthebagtabintothenotchinthebagger
supportframe.
Note:Repeatthisstepfortheotherbags.
12.Lowerthebaggerhoodoverthebags.
13.Latchthebaggerhood.
ClearingObstructionsfrom
theBaggerSystem
WARNING
Whenthebaggerisinoperation,theblower
canberotatingandcutofforinjurehands.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairingand
inspectingtheblower,oruncloggingthe
chute,shutofftheengine,waitforall
movingpartstostop,andremovethekey.
•Useastick,notyourhands,toremovean
obstructionfromtheblowerandtube.
•Keepyourface,hands,feet,andanyother
partofyourbodyorclothingawayfrom
concealed,moving,orrotatingparts.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5.Emptythebags.
6.Unlatchthelowertube.
7.Removethetubesfromthebagger.
8.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,to
removeandcleartheobstructionfromthetube
assembly.
Note:Inmostcases,thedebriscanbeshaken
outofthetubes.
9.Iftheblowerassemblyisplugged,unlatchthe
baggerblowerassembly,removethebelt,and
swingitopen.
10.Useastickorsimilarobject,notyourhands,
toremoveandcleartheobstructionfromthe
blowerassembly.
11.Afteryouremovetheobstruction,installthe
completebaggersystemandresumeoperation.
16
RemovingtheCollection
SystemforSideDischarge
CAUTION
Failingtoremovethefrontbaggerweights
andoperatingthemachinewithoutthebagger
attachmentmaycauseanunstablecondition
whichcouldresultinalossofcontrol.
•Alwaysremovethefrontweightswhen
removingthebaggerattachment.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithoutthe
baggerattachmentandthefrontweights
stillinstalled.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
5.Chockthetiresandemptythehopper.
6.Removethedischargetubebyreleasingthe
latchesattheblower.Slidethetubeoffthe
bloweroutletandremovetheupperendfrom
thehopper(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Hopper5.Beltcover
2.Clevispin
6.Blower
3.Casterarmweight
7.Tubes
4.Hairpin8.Bag
7.Removetheknobfromthebelt-coverbracket
andtakeoffthebeltcover(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Belt-coverbracket4.Belt
2.Beltcover5.Decksheave
3.Knob
CAUTION
Thedecksheavebecomeshot.Touching
ahotdecksheavecancausesevere
burns.
Allowthedecksheavetocoolcompletely
beforeremovingthebelt.
8.Pulltheidler-releasehandleandremovethebelt
fromtheuppergrooveofthedecksheave.
9.Unlatchthefrontendoftheblower,pivotthe
blowerback,andliftitoffthedeck(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Blowerlatch
2.Pivottheblowerawayfromthedeck.
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10.Installthedischargedeectorusingtheparts
showninFigure26.
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Figure26
1.Bolt
5.Springinstalled
2.Spacer6.Grassdeector
3.Locknut
7.J-hookendofspring
4.Spring
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcould
allowthelawnmowertothrowobjectsat
youorbystanders,resultinginserious
injury.Also,contactwiththebladecould
occur.
•Neveroperatethelawnmowerunless
youinstallacoverplate,amulch
plate,oragrasschuteandcatcher.
•Ensurethatthegrassdeectorisin
thedownposition.
11.Installtheplasticbeltcoverandtightenthe
knobs.
12.Removethebagsfromthehopperassemblyby
openingthehopperandliftinguptherearofthe
bagandunhookingthefrontclip.
13.Removethehopperassembly.
14.Removethecasterweightsasfollows:
A.Removethelocknut(3/8inch)fromthe
bottomofthe20.4kg(45lb)weight
mountedtothecasterarm(Figure27).
B.Removethebolt(3/8x8inches)and
washer(Figure27).
C.Removethelocknut(3/8inch)fromthetop
9.1kg(20lb)casterweight(Figure27).
D.Carefullyliftandremoveeachweightfrom
thecasterarms.
E.Removethebracketassemblyandall
mountinghardwarefromthecasterarm.
F.Repeatthisprocedureontheothersideof
themachine.
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Figure27
1.Bolt(3/8x6-1/2inches)
6.Hairpincotter
2.Knob
7.Casterweight—9.1kg(20
lb)
3.Bracket
8.Locknut(3/8inch)
4.Casterweight—20.4kg
(45lb)
9.Washer
5.Clevispin10.Bolt(3/8x8inches)
15.Removethecasterweightsbylooseningthe
clampingknobsuntilyoucanmovetheweight
relativetothecasterarm.Removethehairpin
cottersandclevispinsthatsecuretheweights
tothecasterarms.Carefullylifttheweightsoff
ofthecasterarms.
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UsingtheGrassDeector
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris
willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Alwaysinstallthegrassdeectorwhen
removingthebaggerandchangingtoside
dischargemode.
•Ifthegrassdeectoriseverdamaged,
replaceitimmediately.Thegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mowerdeck.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor
mowerbladesunlessyoumovethepower
take-off(PTO)totheOFFposition,rotate
theignitionkeytooffandremovethekey.
•Neveruseyourhandstoclearthe
dischargearea.Useastickorsimilar
objecttoclearthedischargearea.
TransportingtheMachine
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebaggerwhile
transportingthemachine.
DANGER
Transportingthemachinewithgrassordebris
inthebaggercandamagethemachine.
Donotleavegrassordebrisinthebagger
whiletransportingthemachine.
OperatingTips
TipsforBagging
RememberingtheSize
Rememberthatthemachineislongerandwiderwith
thisattachmentinstalled.Byturningtoosharplyin
connedplacesyoumaydamagetheattachment.
Trimming
Alwaystrimwiththeleftsideofthemower.Donottrim
withtherightsideofthemowerbecauseyoucould
damagethebaggerchuteanddischargetube.
CuttingHeight
Donotsetthemowercuttingheighttoolowbecause
longgrasssurroundingthemowercanpreventair
fromgettingunderthemowerandenteringthe
baggingsystem.Ifenoughairdoesnotgetunderthe
mower,thebaggingsystemwillplug.
CuttingFrequency
Cutthegrassoften,especiallywhenitgrowsrapidly.
Youwillhavetocutyourgrasstwiceifitgets
excessivelylong.
CuttingTechnique
Forbestlawnappearance,besuretoslightlyoverlap
themowerintothepreviouslycutarea.Thishelps
reducetheloadontheengineandreducesthechance
ofpluggingthechuteanddischargetube.
BaggingSpeed
Mostoftenyouwillbagwiththemowerthrottleinthe
Fastpositionanddriveatanormalgroundspeed.
However,inextremelydryanddustygrass,youmay
wanttoslightlyreducethethrottlespeedandincrease
thegroundspeedofthemower.Thebaggingsystem
mayplugifyoudrivetoofastandtheenginespeed
getstooslow.Onhillsitmaybenecessarytoslow
themowergroundspeed.Thishelpsmaintainthe
enginespeedandbaggingefciency.Mowdownhill
wheneverpossible.
CAUTION
Asthebaggerlls,extraweightisaddedto
thebackofthemachine.Ifyoustopand
startsuddenlyonhills,youmaylosesteering
controlorthemachinemaytip.
•Donotstartorstopsuddenlywhengoing
uphillordownhill.Avoiduphillstarts.
•Ifyoudostopthemachinewhengoing
uphill,disengagethebladecontrol.Then
backdownthehillusingaslowspeed.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed
changesonslopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthe
baggerattachmentandthefrontweights
stillinstalled.
BaggingLongGrass
Excessivelylonggrassisheavyandmaynotbe
propelledcompletelyintothegrassbags.Ifthis
happens,thedischargetubeandchutemayplug.T o
avoidpluggingthebaggingsystem,mowthegrass
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atahighheightofcut,thenlowerthemowertoyour
normalcuttingheightandrepeatthebaggingprocess.
BaggingWetGrass
Alwaystrytocutgrasswhenitisdrybecauseyour
lawnwillhaveaneatappearance.Ifyoumustcutwet
grass,usetheconventionalsidedischargefeatureof
themower.Severalhourslater,whentheclippings
aredry,installthecompletebaggerattachmentand
vacuumupthegrassclippings.
SignsofPlugging
Asyouarebagging,asmallamountofgrassclippings
normallyblowoutthefrontofthemower.Anexcessive
amountofclippingsblowingoutindicatesthatthe
bagsarefullorthesystemisplugged.
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